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JAWS Power Tip: How To Change Font Attributes in Microsoft Word with JAWS
Released: 8/22/2024
Font refers to a set of typography or text characters in a specific style and size.
Font styles are used in both print and digital text.
Font attributes give a font a unique appearance.
You can change these attributes to meet certain needs.
For example, you might set the font to Times New Roman, 12 point size, and bold text.
You can adjust font attributes through the Ribbon or with keyboard shortcuts.
How To Set Font Attributes Using The Ribbon:
1.) Press CTRL+A to select the entire document.
2.) Press ALT, H, followed by F then F again to access the Font group.
3.) Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to navigate through the font choices. Alternatively, use first letter navigation to find the font you want. For example, press T several times until you locate Times New Roman font.
4.) Press TAB to move to the size drop-down box, then press DOWN ARROW to locate the point size you want.
5.) Press TAB to navigate to the Font Color option and press DOWN ARROW to open the list.
6.) Press ENTER to make your selection. If you change the font type and size but not the color, pressing ENTER will return you to your document. If you change the font color, after pressing TAB, you will need to locate the Okay button, then press ENTER to return to your document. Once there, press any ARROW key to deselect the text.
7.) Alternatively, press CTRL+D or CTRL+SHIFT+F from within your document to access the Font dialog box using the keyboard.
How To Change Font Size Using Keyboard Commands:
1.) Press CTRL+A to select the entire document.
2.) Press CTRL+SHIFT+PERIOD to increase the point size, and CTRL+SHIFT+COMMA to decrease the point size.
3.) Press any ARROW key to deselect the text.
How To Check Formatting with JAWS:
1.) Press INSERT+F to access formatting information about a document. JAWS speaks the font, size, color, and paragraph formatting information.
2.) Press INSERT+F twice quickly to virtualize the formatting information. It appears in the JAWS Virtual Viewer for review with reading commands. For instance, read each item line by line using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
3.) Press ESC to close the Virtual Viewer and return to the document.
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